Managers are responsible for more than just overseeing tasks and projects; they play a pivotal role in leading teams, fostering collaboration, and driving organizational success. However, simply giving someone a title doesn’t make them a great manager. Becoming a great manager requires continuous learning and...
Ever had a headache dealing with an overly-detailed employee who seems to get stuck in the weeds? Or on the other hand, one who can't seem to get any details into their work at all? While these employees may be opposites (and we all have moments where we act...
Recruiting top candidates and hiring can be challenging, particularly given unemployment is still low. There are effective strategies you can employ to attract the right candidates for your critical positions. Many companies focus solely on resumes and skills, overlooking the behavioral traits, cognitive abilities, and competencies...
Traditional performance management techniques don’t always work. They can be even less effective when people are working in remote or hybrid work environments where some of those necessary in-person nuances are missing. Then consider that most managers lack formal training around working with the unique behavioral motivations of individual...
Hiring continues to strengthen according to the US Department of Labor as employers added a surprisingly strong 353,000 jobs in January 2024 as the labor market continues showing solid gains. Unemployment stays at 3.7 percent, which has a significant impact on the strong economy as...
In many organizations, successful diversity initiatives are needed to ensure equal treatment for all employees and to help organizations understand how they fit in the broader community. However, a recurring obstacle towards equity tends to be managers and even senior leaders, key figures in implementing...
Sometimes being the boss or a manager means taking care of paperwork. Most people aren’t happy about the paper portion of their role as a leader. However, documenting employee performance – when they are doing well and when they aren’t – is crucial for both...
Have you ever had a conversation with someone only to realize you are both talking about two different things or have different takeaways from the conversation? People often have trouble listening effectively. Sometimes, we’re simply distracted working on a project when someone pops in the...
An employee consistently shows up late for work. Another uses inappropriate language during meetings. A third is fine in their work environment, but lately is making errors resulting in other problems. Though their problems are different, they have one thing in common - their manager...
One of the key differentiators between effective and ineffective managers and leaders is how they give feedback. Good bosses give valuable feedback which helps to build positive relationships among their teams. But giving feedback (both praise and constructive criticism) is an area where many struggle,...
